A luxurious white coat characterizes the American Eskimo with a lion-like mane along their chest and around their neck. They can also come in what is called “Biscuit Cream” which is white with a cream-colored highlight. Black eyelids accent their dark eyes, which have a merry twinkle. They also have black lips and noses which stand out against their soft white coats.
The American Eskimo is an amiable dog, though they can be a little shy when making new friends. This touch of shyness is what makes the Eskimo a good watchdog. They will bark when someone unfamiliar comes around.